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In this webinar, representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and The Council of State Governments Justice Center will review the FY2019 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program application process. This grant program provides awards of $100,000 to $750,000 for a 24- to 36-month project period to states, local governments, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. There are three grant categories:
- Category 1 Collaborative County Approaches to Reducing the Prevalence of Individuals with Serious Mental Illnesses in Jails
- Category 2 Strategic Planning for Law Enforcement and Mental Health Collaboration
- Category 3 Implementation and Expansion
Panelists:
- Maria Fryer, Policy Advisor for Substance Abuse and Mental Health, BJA
- NiKisha Love, Policy Advisor for Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program, BJA
- Sarah Wurzburg, Deputy Program Director, Behavioral Health Division, The Council of State Governments Justice Center
The solicitation associated with this webinar is accessible online at: www.bja.gov/funding/JMHCP19.pdf.
- Category 1 Collaborative County Approaches to Reducing the Prevalence of Individuals with Serious Mental Illnesses in Jails
- Category 2 Strategic Planning for Law Enforcement and Mental Health Collaboration
- Category 3 Implementation and Expansion
Panelists:
- Maria Fryer, Policy Advisor for Substance Abuse and Mental Health, BJA
- NiKisha Love, Policy Advisor for Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program, BJA
- Sarah Wurzburg, Deputy Program Director, Behavioral Health Division, The Council of State Governments Justice Center
The solicitation associated with this webinar is accessible online at: www.bja.gov/funding/JMHCP19.pdf.
Date Created: February 3, 2021